Gorham’s light-it-up win

WATERBORO – Gorham High scored 63 points Friday night and still won by only two touchdowns.

The Rams outlasted Massabesic, beating the Mustangs 63-47 in the rain on a muddy Ronco Field.

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Brad Turnbaugh of Gorham finds a hole and heads to the end zone on a 93-yard run Friday night – part of the 16 combined touchdowns in a 63-47 victory against Massabesic. Gorham gained 607 yards rushing and other than three fumbles, scored on each possession. Photos by Carl D. Walsh/Staff Photographer

Massabesic quarterback Jake Desrochers attempts to slip past Kyle Nealey of Gorham during their game on a muddy field Friday night. Gorham outscored the Mustangs, 63-47.

With the drenched field, defenders had a tough time reacting. Once a runner hit open field, it usually meant a score.

“It was a little slick,” said Turnbaugh, his face smeared with mud.

“It was hard to get your footing out there. Just followed the blocks.”

After Massabesic took the first-quarter lead, Gorham put together the only time-consuming drive of the night, going 65 yards in 13 plays. Turnbaugh’s 1-yard burst and McKenney’s conversion run made it 22-22.

Massabesic went three plays and out on its next two possessions.

Gorham scored on both of its next two possessions – Turnbaugh’s 93-yard run and McKenney’s 28-yard run – for a 36-22 halftime lead.

The Mustangs never got closer than two touchdowns.

Gorham, which has won three of its last four games, will be home next week against Scarborough, and will be in the playoffs with a victory.

The Mustangs have lost three of their last four games but will travel to Sanford next week with a postseason berth on their minds.

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